Tabaksveld op het Bindjey Estate van de Deli-Batavia Maatschappij op Sumatra (op dag van aanplant) c. 1900 - 1920

This photograph, taken between 1900 and 1920, shows a tobacco field on the Bindjey Estate of the Deli-Batavia Maatschappij, located in Sumatra. The image, attributed to an unknown photographer, captures the vast expanse of the tobacco plantation with several workers tending to the crops. The composition highlights the rows of young tobacco plants, a testament to the agricultural practices of the era, offering a glimpse into the colonial history of Sumatra. This photograph is a part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcasing Dutch colonial influence and the importance of tobacco cultivation in the region.